Lalo The Chair Review
Modern 3-in-1 wood high chair that converts to a play chair.
🏅 Ranked #4 of 6 high chairs tested · 2026By Marcus Hale · Senior gear writer & testing lead
Updated June 11, 2026
Verified safety
- Certification:JPMA Certified
What we love
- Converts to toddler chair
- Dishwasher-safe tray
What to know
- Premium price
Safety-first scoring
Score breakdown
Scored on 6 axes, then weighted for high chairs — safety 30%. The weighted total 8.5/10 sets the ranking; the headline 8.5 is the plain 6-axis average.
Modern 3-in-1 wood high chair that converts to a play chair. Here is how the Lalo The Chair held up against the rest of our high chairs rotation, and where it fits.
How it performed
On our six-axis scale the Lalo The Chair averages 8.5/10, with its highest marks for converts to toddler chair and dishwasher-safe tray. That makes it a dependable everyday high chair rather than a one-trick option.
Pros that stood out: Converts to toddler chair, Dishwasher-safe tray. Trade-offs to know about: Premium price.
Safety + build
Certification: JPMA Certified. We weight safety heavily in this category, and the Lalo The Chair clears the bar; build quality is in line with its $180–$200 price.
The bottom line
If converts to toddler chair is your priority, the Lalo The Chair is an easy recommendation. If premium price matters more, compare it against the other picks in our best high chairs guide.
The honest take
Flaws — but not dealbreakers
- Premium price
None are safety issues — they're trade-offs most families live with happily. We'd still recommend it.
✓ Buy it if…
- +Parents who prioritize converts to toddler chair
- +Families planning to reuse it across more than one child
→ Skip it if…
- −You want to weigh every option first — see the full high chairs ranking
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What parents tell us most often: converts to toddler chair.
Key specs
- Brand
- Lalo
- Category
- High Chairs
- Price
- $180–$200
- Certifications
- JPMA Certified
- Overall score
- 8.5/10
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About the author
By Marcus Hale · Senior gear writer & testing lead
Updated June 11, 2026
Questions & answers
Is the Lalo The Chair worth it?
It earns 8.5/10 in our safety-first scoring, with converts to toddler chair standing out in hands-on use. Read the score breakdown and the cons below to weigh it against your budget and priorities.
How much does the Lalo The Chair cost?
The Lalo The Chair typically runs $180–$200. Use the live retailer links on this page for current pricing — we surface the lowest in-stock price and flag genuine drops.
What stands out about the Lalo The Chair?
In testing, reviewers highlighted: Converts to toddler chair; Dishwasher-safe tray.
What are the downsides of the Lalo The Chair?
Worth weighing: Premium price.
When does my baby need a high chair?
Around 6 months, when they can sit upright with support and start solids. Look for a model that reclines or has strong trunk support for new sitters.
Are convertible high chairs worth it?
If you want one seat from 6 months through the toddler years, yes — they cost more upfront but replace a booster later. For small spaces, a space-saver may matter more than convertibility.
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The competition
Others we tested in this category — and the one thing that held each back.